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For this second instalment of the Netflix TV series ‘Queer Eye’, Australia-born and Los Angeles-based pop star Betty Who revamped the original theme song. Her version clocks in at 1’44. It doesn’t happen often I wished a song lasted double its time. bit.ly/CBMbettywho
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One of the most important success stories in this week's European Border Breakers Charts comes from Albin Lee Meldau (pictured). Not only is his song Try one of the 8 first-timers, he also sees 2 of his tracks re-enter the chart.
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What’s the similarity between the brand-new songs by Christine & The Queens, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Janet Jackson & Daddy Yankee, Ladytron, Paul McCartney, The Mowgli’s, Novastar and Suede? The were all added to my constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist, which features only the best new tracks of the year so far. Of course, it features many younger artists as well, like Blossoms, Pale Waves, and a few I’ll introduce to you in the coming week.
But on Mondays, we look back upon last week. Below, you’ll fine the highlights of recent releases in Werner’s Weekly, your compass to the music that matters. If you can spare 23 minutes, you’ll be able to check them all in full through the Werner’s Weekly player in the sidebar. But you can also perform the gentle art of cherry picking by clicking some of the links below:
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.
electronic | funk | gospel | indie | jazz | pop | r&b | rock | soul | tropicalWith the addition of great new tracks by Elle King, My Baby, Ten Tonnes, You Me At Six and others, the Carte Blanche Music playlist got another quality boost last week. 2018 has proved a fine year for music so far, and it doesn’t show signs of slowing down, even in the midst of summer. On the contrary, when looking at Werner’s Weekly, your compass to the music that matters, one can only come to the conclusion that there are a lot of fantastic new acts to be discovered as well.
As always, this shortlist is made up of the latest two Wildcards, complemented by the best new releases of the last week. More info is behind the links below, and you can listen to the songs via the Werner’s Weekly player in the sidebar.
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.
electronic | funk | hip hop | indie | latin | melancholic | pop | rock | tropicalThis summer is a great time for sun lovers and music lovers alike. Last week alone, I had no trouble finding great new music to introduce to you. I’ve added fresh tracks by Black Honey, Chvrches & Wednesday Campanella, Dashboard Confessional, Death Cab For Cutie, Morcheeba, Neneh Cherry, Robyn, and many emerging artists to the Carte Blanche Music playlist, a list that doesn’t pretend to be complete, but relevant. It only features the best songs the year 2018 produced so far.
At the same time, Werner’s Weekly only presents the absolute highlights. As such, it’s your compass to the music that matters. You can check the list below via the Werner’s Weekly player in the sidebar and learn more about each track by clicking the links:
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.
folk | funk | pop | rock | soulEven the ‘full version’ of my music recommendations doesn’t drown you in an infinite pool of new songs. My intention is not to present you with all new music, but only with the best new tracks. Last week, I added 20 great tunes to my container playlist Carte Blanche Music, by artists like Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley, Everlast, The Hunna, Miles Kane, Lenny Kravitz, Tom Morello & Knife Party, and Maggie Rogers. Feel free to follow for fresh finds very frequently 😉.
For an overview of the new songs that are not to be missed, this is Werner’s Weekly, your compass to the music that matters. 21 minutes of good stuff, that you can check through the Werner’s Weekly player in the sidebar. Via the links below you can read more about every track.
For more great new music follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.
funk | hip hop | pop | r&b | rhythm & blues | rock | soulA-typically, since it’s mid-summer, last week was a good one for rock music. Adelitas Way, Imagine Dragons, Man With A Mission, Metric, and Spring King are among the acts that delivered great guitar tracks, all of which you can find in my 2018 container playlist Carte Blanche Music. But it also welcomes new songs by Mary J. Blige, David Bowie, Kodaline, and Muse, to name but a few. In other words: it comes close to the holy grail of music discovery 😉.
If you have less time, or trust me to make the right choices for you, Werner’s Weekly is your compass to the music that matters. Always short and snappy, with only the best of the best new music. The songs are listed below and you can listen to them all through the Werner’s Weekly player in the sidebar. Click the links for more background!
For more great new music follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.
country | disco | funk | hip hop | indie | pop | r&b | rock | soulA diverse set of music acts, ranging from Suede and The Hunna, via Galantis and Sigrid to Sofi Tukker and Confidence Man, was added to my 2018 gross list Carte Blanche Music last week. That playlist is updated constantly and contains the best music that the year 2018 produced so far. It’s impossible for me to review all of those tracks here, so please follow that list for a bigger picture of great new music. All killers, no fillers.
Every Monday I present you with a more condensed overview. Werner’s Weekly features only the best of the best, and is your compass to the music that matters. You can listen to them all via the Werner’s Weekly player in the sidebar and get more information by clicking the links below. Enjoy!
For more great new music follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.
blues | disco | funk | hip hop | indie | pop | reggae | rock | soul | tropicalIt was another great week for new music, as the addition of tracks by Christine & The Queens, James, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Smoove & Turrell, Sunset Sons, Underworld feat. Iggy Pop, The Wombats feat. Dagny, Yungblud, and others to my container playlist Carte Blanche Music proves. As always, that’s where I keep you up to speed with the latest and greatest new releases on a constant basis. So, if you like a daily dose of only the best fresh new tracks, please follow.
If you’d rather have an even more trimmed down selection, Werner’s Weekly is your compass to the music that matters. It features the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, plus last week’s must-hear songs, presented in alphabetical order. Click the links below to reveal more information and check all six of them via the Werner’s Weekly player in the sidebar…
For more great new music follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.
funk | indie | pop | rock | soul | tropicalAll Time Low, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Chromeo, Sheryl Crow, Florence & The Machine, Jain, Pale Waves and Paramore and many more well-known artists came up with great new music the last week. At the same time, of course, a lot of huge acts released crappy music, but that’s not what this blog is about 😉.
My bulk playlist Carte Blanche Music features the best new music of the year so far. Mostly brand new tracks by artists that are yet to be discovered. Following it is highly recommended. And to make your life even easier, I publish a shortlist every Monday with only the very best new songs. Werner’s Weekly is your compass to the music that matters. You’ll find it below. Click the links for more info and listen to the tracks via the Werner’s Weekly player in the sidebar.
For more great new music follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.
electronic | funk | hip hop | indie | jazz | pop | rock | worldMoby, Panic! At The Disco, Paul McCartney and Years & Years are only a few of the 20 acts whose new single I added to my 2018 container playlist Carte Blanche Music last week. A list that doesn’t pretend to contain all the new releases, but only the best (if you like songs with a head and a tail and a melody in between).
For Werner’s Weekly, your compass to the music that matters, I narrow that down even more, so that only the very best tracks remain. And that’s what you see below. Click the links to find out more about each song and while you’re at it, listen to them all via the Werner’s Weekly player in the sidebar!
For more great new music follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.
electronic | funk | hip hop | jazz | pop | rock | soulAre you a fan of All Time Low, Chaka Khan, Death Cab For Cutie, eels, Estrons, Marilyn Manson, Tom Odell and/or Young The Giant? Then head over to the Carte Blanche Music playlist quickly, to hear their new singles (and those of numerous others).
Is your time more limited this week? Lucky you! I collected the best of last week’s releases in Werner’s Weekly, your compass to the music that matters.
Read more about them via the links below or spend 21 minutes of quality time listening to all six through the Werner’s Weekly player in the sidebar. Enjoy!
For more great new music follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.
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